Sarvaiya

The Sarvaiya is a Kshatriya sub-clan primarily associated with the Chudasama dynasty of Saurashtra, in present-day Gujarat, India. They trace their lineage to Bhima (Rayadhan), the eldest son of Navghan II of Saurashtra. Over time, the Sarvaiyas emerged as one of the most influential noble families in the region, playing significant roles in the administration and military affairs during the reigns of rulers such as Mahipala, Jaysimha, and Mokalsimha.

One of the most well-known tales of Sarvaiya valor features Jesaji and Vejaji Sarvaiya, regarded as the first outlaws of Saurashtra. When Mahmud Begada of the Gujarat Sultanate seized their ancestral villages in the Amreli region, the Sarvaiya brothers resisted fiercely. Their courage and military skill compelled the Sultan to acknowledge defeat and restore the villages to them. The Sarvaiya are considered the eldest branch of the Chudasama dynasty, and their legacy of bravery remains deeply rooted in the folklore and historical narratives of Saurashtra.